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The Rowans School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Rowans School is an other independent not applicable school in London, Merton , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 115 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-7

Age range

115

Pupils

140

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

The Rowans School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Rowans School?

The catchment area for The Rowans School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Rowans School is set by Merton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Merton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Rowans School: 140 places, 82% filled: places available

The Rowans School has a published admission number of 140 places. 115 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 140 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Merton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Merton school admissions →

The Rowans School: School Information

Full address
19 Drax Avenue, Wimbledon, London, SW20 0EG
Local authority
Merton
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-7 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
102685

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If The Rowans School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Rowans School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Rowans School

What is the catchment area for The Rowans School?

The catchment area for The Rowans School is the geographic zone Merton uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Merton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Rowans School oversubscribed?

The Rowans School has a capacity of 140 places and currently has 115 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Merton.

What is the admissions policy for The Rowans School?

Admission to The Rowans School is managed by Merton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Rowans School cover?

The Rowans School is a not applicable school in London, Merton, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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